My rating: 5 of 5 stars
My expectations have been exceeded. My expectations of the book, my expectations of the library it came from, and even to an extent my expectations of the publishing industry.
Devon is a star student. 4.15 GPA, lead keeper--er, goalie--of the varsity girls' football--er, soccer--team.
She's not the type to be in jail, especially not for the Attempted Murder of her newborn infant.
She's relying on her attorney to get her out now. But she can't bring herself to tell anyone the whole story. Dom's not even always sure she believes her client. Are you?
If the concept itself is intriguing, wait until you read the book. One of the most suspenseful page-turners I've ever read; I finished the latter half entirely in different classes over the course of a day. The characters shine through brilliantly, especially the star of the story--Devon, a fifteen-year-old protagonist that many will be able to identify with, despite what one might think. Told in the third person, the author keeps it from being overdramatic while still giving all of Devon's essential thoughts and emotions. Researched and accurate, After is borderline disturbing in its believability; an incredible read.
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